Work Life & Safety
Civility in the Workplace: The Role of Human Resources
Workplace stress doesn’t only arise from loads of work and tight deadlines. It can happen when you are being treated rudely or insensitively by a coworker or manager. This can involve a number of things including being sent demeaning notes, being ...
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How to Evacuate Your Workplace During an Emergency
An emergency can strike anytime and anywhere, including your workplace. Whether a manmade incident (e.g., fire) or a natural disaster (e.g., tornado), an emergency can force you and your colleagues to evacuate the building at a moment's notice. H...
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PREA Standards for Sexual Misconduct: A Correctional Administrator’s Checklist for Prevention and Response
The Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) addresses the problem of sexual misconduct in adult prisons and jails, lockups, community confinement facilities and juvenile facilities. “Sexual misconduct” includes sexual abuse and sexual harassment. As ...
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How Employers Can Create an Inclusive Workplace for LGBTQI Employees
Despite the Federal law that protects employees from discrimination on the basis of sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), discrimination still occurs every day in the U.S. Discrimination against members of the Lesbian,...
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Workplace Safety: How to Avoid Common Causes of Injury
Most people spend the majority of their time at work, and there are many potential hazards in every workplace – even in workplaces where minimal physical activity is required. However, most accidents are preventable. Everyone needs to stay vigilan...
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Stress in Emergency Responders: Know the Warning Signs
Emergency responders are usually the first on the scene to face challenging and stressful situations. They are also the first to reach out to disaster survivors and provide them with emotional and physical support. These duties, although criticall...
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Continuity of Operations: Does Your Small Business Have a Plan?
Families are advised to prepare for emergencies, natural disasters and major hazards, and as a small business owner, you should do the same for your business to ensure continuity of operations. May 5-11, 2019, was National Small Business Week, ...
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Don’t Fear Digital: Why a Digital-First Strategy Is Key to Your Organization’s Success
In today’s media landscape, there’s no denying that digital is dominant. Employing a digital-first strategy can help your organization better reach and impact its members. Since content is consumed much differently now than it used to be, how your...
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To Connect with Millennials, Organizations Must Go Digital (And Here's How)
Millennials, born between 1981 and 1996, are the first generation to grow up with cell phones, computers and Internet access. From reading the news online to calling friends and family, digital technology dramatically changed everyday life - both ...
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Crafting a Member-First Strategy: Stimulate Engagement With These Top Content Tips
Acquiring members is a top priority for any organization. After all, they are the lifeblood of any association, club or group. Yet, amount doesn’t necessarily equal value. New member acquisition has traditionally served as a cornerstone for a succ...
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